The lie of the ‘family friendly’ workplace

From Ready or Not by ODd Network

June 7, 2026 · 37 min

About this episode

The episode discusses the regression of parental leave policies and the implications of the motherhood penalty in the workplace.

Welcome back to the show on all things motherhood and career! On today’s show: Parental leave is moving backwards - the new trend of clawing back parental leave has started and we’re digging into the why, the how and the what next. The motherhood penalty isn’t empowering: Let’s stop reframing systematic gender inequality as a feel-good personal growth story. This is a piece we came across from The Purse, and we had to talk about it. ( Read the piece here ) Got a question? Submit it here!  — Thanks for listening! If you liked the show, please tell your friends, subscribe or write a review. You can also find us on Instagram: @readyornot.pod @laurentreweek_ @lucindamckimm_ And join us on DOME below! YEEHAW! homeofdome.com/ready-or-not/ —  This podcast was recorded on the lands of the Boon Wurong people of the Kulin Nation. The land on which we're lucky enough to raise our sons and daughters always was and always will be Aboriginal land. We Pay The Rent and you can too here . This month, Ready or Not is proudly brought to you by Yoto. Use our discount Code: READYORNOT15 for 15% off your Yoto device [not to be used with any other offer, valid from 1st May - 5th June.] Hosted…

People in this episode

Hosts: Lauren Treweek, Lucinda McKimm

Topics covered

parental leave
gender inequality
motherhood penalty
workplace policies
career and family

Keywords

parental leave
motherhood penalty
gender inequality
family friendly workplace
career
parenting

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The Purse

Places: Boon Wurong, Kulin Nation